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New trustee from Tonica Incoming Illinois Valley Community College student trustee Tony Galindo (left) of Tonica chats with outgoing student trustee Matthew Klein. Galindo will take his place on the board starting next month. SEE IVCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES STORY, PAGE 2. (Photo contributed)

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ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Incoming student trustee Tony Galindo (left) chats with outgoing student trustee Matthew Klein recently.

Galindo, of Tonica, is a biology major who hopes to eventually attend medical school. Klein, of Peru, will transfer to Bradley University in the fall to study business leadership and management.

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Virtual commencement ceremony set for May 16 College makes many adjustments due to coronavirus pandemic OGLESBY — A virtual commencement ceremony is being planned for May 16, Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran announced at the April 9 board meeting.

“Instead of the traditional ceremony, we will conduct a virtual event next month and invite this year’s graduates to join us at the May 2021 commencement,” Corcoran said.

The April 9 meeting was held via Zoom technology with only board Chairwoman Jane Goetz, Vice Chairman Everett Solon, Corcoran, board secretary Judy Day and IT director Chris Dunlap in the board room. Other trustees participated remotely via computer or phone.

Corcoran praised IVCC staff for continuing to serve students while following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order to stay at home. Employees have “risen to the challenge” posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.

“The move to online instruction for the last eight weeks of the semester has gone incredibly well.

Our faculty are deeply committed to teaching, and our administrators and support staff are working hard to ensure no student is left behind,” Corcoran said.

Corcoran said other major events being delivered in new and creative ways include:

• A virtual “Explore IVCC” replacing the traditional face-to-face event.

• Completely online College Parent 101 and nursing information sessions.

• A financial aid Q & A conducted on Zoom.

• Podcasts focusing on accessing services remotely and ways to alleviate stress.

• Recruiters connecting with applicants, students and parents via text, email and social media.

• Development of a possible virtual job fair.

In other COVID-19-related business, trustees learned:

• The administration and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1810 last month signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) titled “Sick and Personal Leave Related to COVID-19 Alternative Content/Services Delivery.”

• The college has developed temporary pandemic leave procedures for employees not affected by a collective bargaining agreement and members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 138.

• In response to the disruption of classes, the college is exploring the possibility of offering more pass/fail options for students in the spring semester. Currently, no more than 20 percent of credit hours toward an IVCC degree or certificate can be earned via pass/fail courses.

In other action, trustees approved sabbatical leave for sociology instructor Jared Olesen for the 202021 academic year.

Goetz opened the meeting by recognizing student trustee Matthew Klein at his final meeting. The chair said Klein gave generously of his time, energy and talents and contributed to IVCC’s growth. Last month, the board nominated Klein for the ICCTA’s state student trustee award.

Trustees learned:

• Tony Galindo of Tonica, introduced to trustees via Zoom, is the newly elected student trustee for 2020-21. Galindo, a biology major, received 71 of 142 votes cast in a recent virtual election conducted by the Student Government Association. Galindo’s term begins May 14.

• Construction of the agriculture storage and routine maintenance facility is on schedule.

• Dean of Workforce Development Shane Lange successfully defended his dissertation and will earn the Ed.D. from Illinois State University in May. • Ashley Gonzales was hired as staff accountant in the business office, and part-time Adult Education ABE/HSE instructor Abby Heider Schenck will resign effective May 6.

• Larry Vahle, a 47-year mathematics instructor, will retire at the close of the spring semester. He taught and tutored the past decade at Ottawa Center. “I have worked with many wonderful, dedicated professionals at Ottawa Center and on main campus. The core values of responsibility, caring, honesty, fairness, and respect are very evident at this institution,” Vahle said.

STARVED ROCK COUNTRY

COVID-19 relief funds being distributed by Starved Rock Country Community Foundation SHAW MEDIA

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Four United Way agencies have been granted a share of a $50,000 g rant from Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, and they will pass along funds to organizations hit hardest by requests for assistance.

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation was selected as the recipient to distribute the grant for $50,000, all of which needs to be used over eight weeks by United Way agencies of Eastern LaSalle County, Illinois Valley, the Streator area and Bureau County.

What types of organizations have been making a call for help, early in this pandemic?

“We had 39 applications from various agencies for this funding. This was for food, shelter, utilities and rent. Of the 39, we took a look at all of those and came up with the list of agencies that provided those things,” said Julie Sloan from Perubased United Way of Illinois Valley.

Shelli Ocepek from United Way of Eastern LaSalle County said she is receiving requests constantly.

“Some people are calling who need help right now. They’re already in a situation where they can’t pay the rent this month. Others are calling expecting problems; they say they can pay their rent this month or but they can’t pay it next month.”

Bureau County United Way interim director Kim Scott said she is receiving a lot of emails, daily, from people who have never asked for help before. She’s hearing from many people who have lost jobs and found themselves in need for the first time.

Streator Area United Way’s Elizabeth Palm said the food pantries are getting stretched to the limit.

“They’re not in trouble right now, but they’re bracing for a huge numbers of people coming in, with the unemployment numbers and the way things have been going. There are already a lot of people who were a little bit food-insecure, and this is going to send them down a path where they need more assistance,” said Palm.

Pamela Beckett, president and chief executive officer of SRCCF, said, “We were proud to be selected as the organization to distribute the funds.” She said her goal was to

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Working to help people suddenly in need because of COVID-19 closures and business hardships and layoffs include (from left) Pamela Beckett, president and chief executive officer of Starved Rock Country Community Foundation; Kim Scott from Bureau County United Way; Julie Sloan from United Way of Illinois Valley; Shelli Ocepek of United Way of Eastern LaSalle County; and Elizabeth Palm, Streator Area United Way. evaluate requests fairly and distribute funds equitably, and “the checks will be in the mail today.”

“Secondly, the community foundation is setting up a separate COVID19 fund for all of the Starved Rock Country Region, because there are needs far beyond just what can be served by the nonprofit organizations,” Beckett said.

Beckett said the longer the stayat-home orders and other restrictions remain in place, additional people will go on furlough or have a significant income loss. She foresees many people — and for-profit business operators — who have not used agencies for aid or don’t qualify, based on annual income, for aid, who will need it for the first time.

Just one thought for assistance includes buying gift cards at a premium to help local businesses or restaurants and their employees, and giving those certificates or cards to people in need.

• To keep donations local: Learn more at www.srccf.org.

• The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF) on April 9 distrib-

uted more than $5.5 million to 30 nonprofit organizations across the state, marking the first grants since launching. The fund established by the United Way of Illinois and the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor, also announced it has raised more than $28 million from nearly 2,000 donors

since its launch on March 26. Funds raised will be disbursed swiftly to nonprofit organizations across the state serving individuals, families and communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contributions to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund can be made by visiting https://www. ilcovidresponsefund.org/.

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LaSalle County’s drug court gets state’s OK

Mental health court OK’d, too; programs will start once courtrooms open up again

BY DEREK BARICHELLO Shaw Media LaSalle County’s drug and mental health courts were granted state certification April 7 — the final step before the program can begin.

LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly of Tonica said all the procedures and staff are in place to get started immediately once courtrooms return to a normal schedule.

All non-emergency matters are on hold in the 13th Judicial Circuit during the governor’s stay-at-home order.

Donnelly said the program will be worth the wait once it gets started.

“I’m so excited,” Donnelly said.

“I’ve been trying to put this in place since I took office. It’s made a big difference in other counties, and we want to see it make a difference in ours.”

Drug court brings together prosecutors, defense attorneys and social

workers to help low-level drug-related offenders, using a collaborative approach. Donnelly has said just short of half the county’s crime is connected to drugs.

Donnelly said defense attorneys should start thinking about if any of their defendants will qualify for the program. Referral forms will be put in the jail, in courtrooms, and any attorney looking for assistance can call the state’s attorney’s office at 815-434-8340.

Defendants will be screened by probation officers and social workers prior to going in front of the drug court panel.

Selenia Arteaga was hired as the drug court coordinator, and Miranda Petterson was hired to work in the program through the probation office with North Central Behavioral Health providing counseling.

The drug court will be scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. Qualify-

possession or delivering charges will be considered, but also defendants who committed crimes, such as burglary or theft, to fuel a drug habit, Donnelly said.

Mental health court, which is a separate program, will meet on Tuesday afternoons.

Donnelly said the program will be funded fully by grants and will be at no cost to taxpayers.

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LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly of Tonica said the county has received certification from the state to start its drug and mental health courts once courtrooms open. ing defendants in the drug court will come before the court for updates.

The drug court team will meet outside the courtroom to discuss new information, then reconvene in the courtroom with recommendations.

There will be strict requirements for defendants to complete the program.

Not only defendants facing drug

The LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office is accepting donations as rewards for defendants participating in the drug court.

As defendants achieve success, the judge may allow them to receive a small reward. These rewards can be anything from trinkets and toiletries to gift cards, candy and children’s toys. Typically, defendants are allowed to take something from a collection of these donations.

Donnelly said the state’s attorney’s office has already used $100 from the county’s forfeiture fund to stock some items for when the court starts.

Anyone interested in donating should call the office at 815-434-8340.

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The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department was called at 12:09 p.m. to 1980 East Eighth Road, and upon arrival, found the fire was spreading in a field of cornstubble, according to a press release from Public Informa-

tion Officer Rick Turri. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, however, strong winds accelerated the spread of the fire, while generating a large amount of smoke.

Tonica responded with four trucks, and cleared the scene in about an hour and 30 minutes.

The fire is believed to have been started by embers blowing into the field from a small brush pile.

LASALLE COUNTY SHERIFF vehicle driven by Larry Martell, 78, of Ancona. Harper then left the scene. No injuries were reported.

Harper was arrested for driving under the influence. Harper was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident to a police authority, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and failure to notify the Secretary of State of a change of address.

Harper was released with a notice to appear.

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Two-vehicle accident At 8:39 p.m. April 10, LaSalle County deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident at East 15th Road and North 15th Road (Eagle Township).

Joshua Harper, 37, of 314 E. Minnesota St., Spring Valley, was traveling west on North 15th Road and stopped at the intersection with East 15th Road.

Harper attempted to turn north onto East 15th Road, squealed the tires on his vehicle causing him to lose control.

Harper’s vehicle struck an southbound

The expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification cards and vehicle registrations, along with other transactions and document filings at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, have been extended for at least 90 days after driver services facilities reopen.

The previous extension was for 30 days, the secretary of state said Friday in a news release.

“Extending expiration dates by at least 90 days after driver services facilities reopen is the right thing to do,” Secretary of State Jesse White said in a statement.

“It will ensure driver’s licenses, ID cards and vehicle registrations remain valid during this pandemic, and will help alleviate the rush of customers visiting facilities once they reopen.”

In line with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stayat-home order, driver services facilities are closed to the public through April 30.

Although facilities are closed, White is encouraging residents to visit www.

cyberdriveillinois.com to take advantage of many online services — such as renewing vehicle registration stickers — from the comfort of their own homes.

People who conduct online transactions will further help to reduce the number of face-to-face transactions that will occur at driver services facilities once they reopen.

Some of these online services include: • Renewing a vehicle registration.

• Applying for a vehicle title and registration.

• Obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card.

• Obtaining a driving record abstract.

• Renewing a standard driver’s license with the Safe Driver Renewal program.

“My commitment is to do everything we can to help protect the health and safety of our residents, while still providing services to the people of Illinois,” White said.

“This will, and must, continue to be the guiding principle of our decision-making.”

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

4-H recognizes volunteers who inspire a generation Volunteers are the heart of Illinois 4-H, and the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development program salutes volunteers in Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam counties, during National Volunteer Week, April 19-24.

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating that by working together, communities have the ability to meet challenges and accomplish goals.

“Our numerous volunteers are the lifeblood of our program, offering their own unique skills and knowledge to help educate our youths.

We are immensely grateful for the time, energy and dedication they provide our 4-H program,” said Danielle Gapinski, Bureau County 4-H program coordinator.

“Our many 4-H volunteers are engaged in taking action and encouraging 4-H members to provide service to others and their com-

munity,” said Toni Pienta, LaSalle County 4-H program coordinator.

National Volunteer Week encourages people to be engaged in their community. 4-H volunteers are actively engaged in their communities by impacting the lives of youths, sharing time and talents with youths through 4-H clubs, Special Interest clubs, after-school programs, workshops and camps. In addition, many volunteers provide a role at local 4-H shows and county fairs as superintendents and judges who contribute significantly to the positive growth and development of 4-H members through the exhibit and judging process.

“Each volunteer brings with them different life experiences that help our youths learn and grow,” said Anne Scheel, Marshall-Putnam 4-H program coordinator.

4-H volunteers are empowering and preparing youths for success as 4-H members provide service to others and their community. Today’s 4-H youths are engaged in learn-

ing activities as they are practicing skills employers want; growing and distributing food to communities in need; stewarding the natural resources; making a difference in local, state, national, and global issues; and influencing positive choices for healthy living. None of that would be possible without our volunteers who help to lead and mentor 4-H participants.

4-H volunteers share their skills and experiences to help transform a new generation of confident, young leaders. Do you have a passion, skill, or talent that you would like to share with young people? You can make a difference in the lives of young people by teaching them skills that they can use the rest of their lives. For more information on 4-H and becoming a 4-H volunteer, contact your local University of Illinois Extension office in Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam counties or call 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

Master Gardener program is accepting online applicants PRINCETON — For the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program, the last four decades can be measured by the millions of volunteer hours given to help bring horticultural help to communities across the state.

This year marks the 48th anniversary of the Illinois Master Gardener program. With more than 2,600 members today, Illinois Master Gardeners have given more than 2,309,348 volunteer hours — a value of over $46 million, to the state.

Today, Master Gardener volunteers — who come from farms, small towns, suburbs and cities — offer numerous educational opportunities related to gardening in nearly every county in the state.

The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” After 60 hours of training in topics such as vegetable and flower gardening, insect problems, and plant diseases, the volunteers participate in programs throughout their communities.

Some of those opportunities may include speaking at garden clubs, civic groups or schools; answering calls or emails at help desks; establishing demonstration gardens that serve as educational tools; and educating citizens on how to establish community gardens.

You don’t have to be a gardening

expert to become a Master Gardener. All you need is an interest in gardening, some time to volunteer in the community, and a desire to share your knowledge with others.

The program is more about connections; connecting people with other gardeners, with their community, and with reliable resources for information. Once connections are forged, it’s time to get sowing and growing in our many meaningful community projects.

The University of Illinois Extension in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties is now accepting applications to participate in the Online Master Gardener Training Program. This online program allows volunteers to complete the training who may have never been able to in the past due to schedule or time conflicts. This online, self-guided course for Illinois residents can be completed any time of day or night. Set aside about four hours per week for videos, reading the manual and completing quizzes, and the training will be completed in 14 weeks.

The 2020 summer Master Gardener Online Training includes 13 modules — an introduction and 12 subject-areas. Module topics include: botany; soils and fertilizers; plant diseases; entomology; integrated pest management; annuals and

perennials; trees, shrubs and woody vines; lawns; small and tree fruits; vegetables; composting/organic gardening; and living with wildlife.

Each module consists of several videos and an online quiz; therefore, a strong internet connection is highly recommended. Please note this training is not being offered in local Extension offices, but must be completed through use of a personal computer or other computer access. The registration cost for the program is $300, which includes the Master Gardener manual.

Registration for the summer 2020 class is open now through May 25, and the class will start on June 15. Contact the Extension office for more information or to obtain materials to begin the registration process by emailing Meg E. Overocker at meo@illinois.edu. You may also leave a message with your contact information at the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-224-0889.

Following completion of the training, Master Gardener interns will work with Extension staff and local Master Gardeners in the Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Unit area to complete required volunteer time through approved community service projects.

To read more about the program, visit https://master-gardener.extension.illinois.edu/mgot.

CELEBRATIONS Celebrating 100th birthday A card shower is being held to celebrate the 100th birthday of Irene Martonchick. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 455, Tonica, IL 61370.

OGLESBY

IVCC online summer courses announced

OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College will offer students two online options for eightweek summer courses, Vice President for Academic Affairs Deborah Anderson announced recently.

The first summer session will run May 18 to July 8; the second June 10 through Aug. 6.

“All classes, with a few exceptions primarily in career and technical education fields that require hands-on instruction, will be offered online. In addition, a threeweek online session for specific health courses will be offered,” Anderson said.

“We are responding to strong encouragement from the state to provide summer courses online.”

Summer and fall registration begins Thursday, April 16.

In other news, IVCC will forgo its traditional May 16 commencement, Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski announced.

“We’ve recently made the difficult decision to suspend May commencement as the in-person event it traditionally is due to the COVID19 outbreak. However, we are planning to do something new to honor graduates that we think will be well received,” Grzybowski said.

Director of Learning Resources Patrice Hess said despite the college and Ottawa Center being temporarily closed to students, there is still ample academic, technical and personal support available.

“Student help desk at 815-2240318 is here to help with student technology,” Hess said. “We cannot stress how important IVCC email is. Check your account daily.

“Tutoring, writing consultation, and library services are still available at ivcc.edu/learningresources. We are still here for you; we want to be a part of your IVCC success story.”

IVCC counselors are available at 815-224-0360 or by emailing counseling@ivcc.edu. Financial aid can be reached at 815-224-0438 or financialaid@ivcc.edu.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ELAINE M. KARCZEWSKI Deceased No. 2020-P- 70 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELAINE M. KARCZEWSKI. Letters of office were issued on APRIL 2, 2020 to JORDAN DANNENBERG, 1455 Lafayette St., LaSalle, IL 61301 as EXECUTOR whose attorney is JOHN BALESTRI of BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI, 149 GOODING ST., LASALLE, IL 61301.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, LaSalle County Courthouse, Ottawa, Illinois, 61 350, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

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